Granola Bars - Barefoot Contessa (no nuts)

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 16
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 218.5
  • Total Fat: 7.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 5.8 mg
  • Sodium: 39.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 37.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.9 g
  • Protein: 3.9 g

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Introduction

adapted from the Barefoot Contessa. I removed the nuts and added chocolate chips. adapted from the Barefoot Contessa. I removed the nuts and added chocolate chips.
Number of Servings: 16

Ingredients

    2 cups old-fashioned oatmeal
    (optional) 1 cup sliced almonds (optional)
    1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut, loosely packed
    1/2 cup toasted wheat germ

    3 tbsp unsalted butter
    2/3 cup honey
    1/4 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
    1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
    1/4 tsp kosher salt

    1 cup raisins
    1/2 cup mini chocolate chips


Directions

-Preheat oven to 350 F. Butter an 8x12 -inch baking dish and line it with parchment paper.
-Toss the oatmeal, coconut (and optional almonds) together on a sheet pan and bake for 10 to 12 mins, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned. Transfer the mixture to a large mixing bowl and stir in the wheat germ.
-Reduce the over temp to 300 F
-Place the butter, honey, brown sugar, vanilla, and salt in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook and stir for a minute, then pour over the toasted oatmeal mixture. Add the raisins and chocolate chips.
- Pour the mixture back into the prepared pan. Wet your fingers and lightly press the mixture evenly into the pan. Bake for 25 to 30 mins until light golden brown.
- cool for 2 to 3 hours before cutting into squares.

Serving Size: 12 to 16 bars

Number of Servings: 16

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user WMINOTTI.